auto-research

1# COG Auto Research Skill
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3## When to Invoke
4- User asks a strategic question requiring deep research
5- User says "research", "auto-research", "investigate", "strategic analysis", "deep dive into [topic]"
6- User wants to understand market forces, competitive dynamics, technology trajectories, or strategic options
7- User needs evidence-based analysis with real sources to support decision-making
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9Inspired by Karpathy's autoresearch — but for strategic thinking instead of ML training.
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11## Agent Mode Awareness
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13**Check `agent_mode` in `00-inbox/MY-PROFILE.md` frontmatter:**
14- If `agent_mode: team` — use the full parallel agent execution strategy (5-7 agents). This skill benefits massively from team mode.
15- If `agent_mode: solo` — run 2-3 sequential research passes with WebSearch/WebFetch, produce a lighter analysis without the full multi-thread structure.
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17## Command: `/auto-research`
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19## Input
20The user provides a strategic question or topic as the command argument. Examples:
21- "If foundation models commoditize, what happens to LLM wrapper companies?"
22- "Future of the testing industry as AI capabilities expand"
23- "Should we build vs buy vs partner for our AI layer?"
24- "What are the strategic options for Scout if OpenAI launches a testing product?"
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28## Execution Strategy
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30### Phase 1: Question Decomposition (Orchestrator — 2 minutes)
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32Break the user's strategic question into 5-7 **research threads** that together will provide a comprehensive answer. Each thread should be:
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